Senior Software Engineer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (GameDev): Planning and implementing game features and optimizing game engines with an accent on performance, scalability, and code quality. Focus on leading complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating development processes.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a gaming studio behind popular titles like 1010!, Six!, Merge Dragons!, and Merge Magic!, operating as part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family.

What you will do

• Plan and implement game features that align with the overall game design.
• Optimize existing game engines to improve performance and scalability.
• Coordinate with other team leads to synchronize development processes.
• Review and produce code and technical design documents of peers.
• Build and enforce coding standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate competence in navigating the organization to connect with relevant individuals and resources.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C# with essential knowledge of Unity.
• Strong experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze product code and propose improvement solutions for better performance.
• Experience maintaining code quality by ensuring code reviews and alignment with established standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on management style with involvement in end-to-end process tracking.
• Understanding of general business concepts to interpret critical metrics (such as DAU, ARPDAU).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with game development and knowledge of the industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
• Private medical care.
• Awesome onsite chef serving breakfast, lunch, and lots of treats.
• Life insurance and a favorable pension scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan including dental and optical coverage.
• Amazing tech to work with and consoles to play and relax with.
• Work in small self-managing teams, providing incredible ownership, autonomy, and impact.
• Committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.